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Mill Lake Youth Camp: A Michigan Treasure

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The Mill Lake Youth Camp Project

The first Racing for Wildlife conservation project is the restoration of Michigan's Mill Lake Youth Camp. Located about 30 miles north of Michigan International Speedway in the 20,000-acre Waterloo Recreation Area, the historic camp was built by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s.

Why did Ryan Newman and Racing for Wildlife pick Mill Lake?

Situated on scenic Mill Lake, the camp offers excellent recreation and fishing opportunities. The only problem is that the camp has fallen into disrepair and is not functional or safe for families to use. The restoration of this camp is a priority for the state of Michigan, but there are no state funds to make the repairs. That’s why Ryan teamed up with Racing for Wildlife. With the help of racing fans and families in Michigan and across the nation, we can restore Mill Lake back to its former glory. Read more about why Ryan wants to restore Mill Lake>>

Mill Lake: A Winning Experience for Families

Once restored, the camp will re-open to families, providing youth activities, family events and individual fun activities in a year-round facility that can accommodate over 140 people. The Mill Lake Youth Camp is just a short drive away for many Michigan residents and race fans and its restoration will introduce a new generation of kids to the great outdoors in Southern Michigan.

Mill Lake Youth Camp Project Partners

Racing for Wildlife 200 at Michigan International Speedway

To officially kick off the Racing for Wildlife Mill Lake Youth Camp project, Racing for Wildlife and the Ryan Newman Foundation gathered with our partners at Victory Lane on June 13 for a brief ceremony promoting our restoration efforts at Mill Lake Youth Camp.

Ryan Newman, Dennis Muchmore from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs and Rex Boner of The Conservation Fund celebrated the first Racing for Wildlife 200 at Michigan International Speedway and the partnership to restore the Mill Lake Youth Camp. Watch the video »

Ryan Newman Foundation

Ryan Newman is excited about the partnership with The Conservation Fund on the Racing for Wildlife initiative because it enables the Ryan Newman Foundation to take their conservation efforts to the next level.

 

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman and wife Krissie, established the Ryan Newman Foundation in January 2005.

Help Us Cross the Finish Line

Ryan Newman and Bobby Allison are in a race to save wildlife. Donate today to get them closer to the finish line.